Sterile Processing Technician

• Responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring their proper functionality and sterility to prevent infection within a healthcare facility, adhering to strict guidelines and protocols established by regulatory agencies. • Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination. • Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment. • Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization. • Monitoring and operating sterilization equipment. • Acts as a preceptor new employees. • Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized. • Testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment. • Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures. • Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts. • Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies. • Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Benefits of working at Geisinger: • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment • Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year • Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) • Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability • Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment • PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives • Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. • Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff • On the job training and education • Professional opportunities for growth and advancement • Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders • Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups • Employee referral incentive program Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tracey Carolus, Nurse Recruiter at tlcarolus@geisinger.edu or 717-242-7202. Must be certified within 18 months of hire or meet state grandfathering guidelines.